Turley, Hansen & Partnersis pleased to announce “9/11 Cancer Compensation Claims Info”, a new online informational resource for those who have been diagnosed with 9/11 related cancers. The website will provide the information needed to file a cancer claim with the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) and whether someone is eligible, according to Partner Troy Rosasco.

The site was previously called “Zadroga 9/11 Claims Info” and was originally launched in 2011 soon after the passage of the James Zadroga Health and Compensation Act of 2010. Initially, claims for 9/11 related cancers were not covered under the law. The site was renamed since the vast majority of new claims are being filed by those diagnosed with a 9/11-related cancer.

On October 12, 2012, the WTC Health Program added certain cancers to the List of WTC-Related Health Conditions. The list was updated on October 21, 2013 with the addition of Prostate Cancer. On February 18, 2014 the definition of Rare Cancers was revised and examples of certain Rare Cancers meeting the definition were added. See the current list of covered 9/11 related cancers here.

However, a cancer on the list of WTC-related health conditions does not necessarily mean that a cancer in an individual WTC responder or survivor will be determined to be WTC-related. Each WTC responderand survivor enrolled in the Program will go through a physician’s determination and “Program certification” process to assess whether their individual cancer meets the statutory definition of a WTC-related health condition.

If you are being treated by another program or by another physician for a covered cancer, the VCF will provide you with specific forms and instructions to use to obtain information from that physician and will then seek guidance from the WTC Health Program as to whether your condition meets the standards adopted for certification.

“Unfortunately, 9/11 first responders, workers, volunteers and downtown residents are calling our office every day after being diagnosed with a 9/11-related cancer,” Partner Daniel Hansen said.“With the recent expiration of the Zadroga Act — putting in jeopardy future health benefits (with funding running out by early next year) — these claimants need more information and guidance than ever. We hope this new informational website can give them a starting point to find answers to their questions.”